Scottish Labour
MSP for Lothian (Region) 2019 - present day
Former MSP for Lothian (Region) 2011 - 2016
Former MSP for Edinburgh Central (Constituency) 1999 - 2011
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17 June 2021 - 25 April 2023
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22 September 2021 - 25 April 2023
Substitute Member
31 May 2021 - 10 April 2023
Scottish Labour
31 May 2021 - 10 April 2023
Scottish Labour
31 May 2021 - 10 April 2023
Scottish Labour
01 March 2021 - 04 May 2021
Scottish Labour
01 March 2021 - 04 May 2021
Scottish Labour
01 March 2021 - 04 May 2021
Scottish Labour
25 September 2019 - 04 May 2021
Substitute Member
11 September 2019 - 04 May 2021
Deputy Convener
02 September 2019 - 01 March 2021
Scottish Labour
05 February 2020 - 25 February 2020
Substitute Member
10 September 2019 - 11 September 2019
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06 January 2015 - 23 March 2016
Scottish Labour
19 August 2015 - 23 March 2016
Scottish Labour
08 January 2015 - 23 March 2016
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16 December 2014 - 19 August 2015
Scottish Labour
16 December 2014 - 19 August 2015
Scottish Labour
03 September 2013 - 08 January 2015
Substitute Member
19 December 2011 - 16 December 2014
Scottish Labour
19 December 2011 - 16 December 2014
Scottish Labour
20 May 2011 - 19 December 2011
Scottish Labour
20 May 2011 - 19 December 2011
Scottish Labour
17 September 2007 - 22 March 2011
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17 September 2007 - 22 March 2011
Scottish Labour
13 June 2007 - 20 September 2007
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18 May 2007 - 17 September 2007
Scottish Labour
11 January 2007 - 17 May 2007
Scottish Government
10 June 2003 - 15 January 2007
Convener
10 June 2003 - 15 January 2007
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04 June 2003 - 10 June 2003
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31 October 2002 - 31 March 2003
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26 September 2002 - 31 March 2003
Substitute Member
06 March 2003 - 31 March 2003
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29 November 2001 - 05 March 2003
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07 March 2002 - 27 June 2002
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21 March 2001 - 28 November 2001
Scottish Government
02 November 2000 - 21 March 2001
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19 May 1999 - 01 November 2000
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MSPs must provide details of their financial interests in the Register of Interests. They make an initial statement on becoming or being returned as an MSP. This is then updated with any changes they provide.
Here is the register for Sarah Boyack. The date of their initial statement was 08 June 2021.
I worked as Head of Public Affairs for the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations, Sutherland House, 149 St Vincent St, Glasgow G2 5NW, part time for the first three weeks from February 2017, then full time from March 2017. I left the post on 12 July 2019 and was returned to Parliament on 15 July 2019. On 26 July 2019, I received a final salary payment of between £1,001 and £2,000 representing the outstanding salary owed to me.
No registrable interests
From 16 to 18 October 2024, I visited Stuttgart, Germany to meet with representatives of the energy company, EnBW (Energie Baden-Württemberg AG, Durlacher Allee 93, 76131, Karlsruhe). The purpose of the visit was to find out more about the work done by EnBW in Germany and across the UK to learn lessons for GB Energy, and encourage more investment in Scotland. The programme also included meeting other political parties to discuss resetting and strengthening relationships with the EU. The cost of my accommodation, transport and meals during my time in Germany was £721.50, and was met by EnBW. [Registered 15 November 2024]
No registrable interests
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I worked as a temporary and part time lecturer at Heriot Watt University teaching Planning and Environmental Studies from September 2016 until March 2017.
I am a member of the Edinburgh Solar COOP.
I am a Vice President of the European Movement in Scotland.
On 5 December 2023 I received a gift of a food hamper valued at approximately £150 from Community Windpower Ltd (Godscroft Lane, Frodsham, Cheshire, WA6 6XU). The gift was to me as an individual. [Registered 21 December 2023]
I am a member of The Cooperative Party.
On 9 August 2024 I attended the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo as a guest of Jason Barrett, CEO of the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo (1-3 Cockburn Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1QB). The cost of the ticket was £445.00. [Registered 3 October 2024]
I am a member of Friends of the Earth Scotland.
I am a member of Spokes - The Lothian Cycle Campaign.
I am a member of both Unison and Community Trade Unions.
These are the official transcripts of what was said by this MSP in the chamber and at committee meetings. You'll find the topic discussed and how many times this MSP has contributed to the discussion.
Chamber meeting date: 15 January 2026
Sarah Boyack (Lothian) (Lab): "What extra resources is the Scottish Government allocating to local councils to enable them to invest in new infrastructure so that they can separate household waste and maximise recycling, given their key role as waste producers, waste collectors and waste managers, and given the duty that they will have to take all reasonable steps to separate…
Chamber meeting date: 15 January 2026
Sarah Boyack (Lothian) (Lab): "I, too, thank Maggie Chapman for securing today’s debate, because it could not be more important. As colleagues from across the country have highlighted, we need a fire service that is fit for purpose, now and for the future…
Chamber meeting date: 15 January 2026
Sarah Boyack (Lothian) (Lab): "What extra resources is the Scottish Government allocating to local councils to enable them to invest in new infrastructure so that they can separate household waste and maximise recycling, given their key role as waste producers, waste collectors and waste managers, and given the duty that they will have to take all reasonable steps to separate…
Economy and Fair Work Committee meeting date: 14 January 2026
Sarah Boyack: "I have four amendments in the group, which were crafted with the assistance of Community Land Scotland…
Economy and Fair Work Committee meeting date: 14 January 2026
Sarah Boyack (Lothian) (Lab): "As a member of the Unison and Community trade unions, I want to note that is good to have you in front of us today.There is a real issue around who pays for what and when, and you have talked about job losses and people not having opportunities…
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Motion ref. S6M-20419
Submitted by: Gillian Martin, Aberdeenshire East, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Supported by: Graeme Dey
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, January 15, 2026
Result 82 for, 1 against, 28 abstained, 18 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S6M-20390
Submitted by: Richard Lochhead, Moray, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, January 12, 2026
Supported by: Kate Forbes
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, January 15, 2026
Result 114 for, 0 against, 0 abstained, 15 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S6 SP Bill 60 Amendment 1
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, January 15, 2026
Result 22 for, 87 against, 0 abstained, 20 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Motion ref. S6M-20416
Submitted by: Graeme Dey, Angus South, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Result 87 for, 1 against, 25 abstained, 16 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S6M-20285
Submitted by: Ivan McKee, Glasgow Provan, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, January 5, 2026
Supported by: Shona Robison
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, January 8, 2026
Result 65 for, 54 against, 0 abstained, 10 did not vote
MSP voted against
Agreed
Find out what motions Sarah Boyack has submitted recently.
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Sarah Boyack, Lothian, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 5 January 2026
Current Status: Answered by Mairi McAllan on 19 January 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether the proposed Tenements (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill will include a statutory right for owners to install EV charging infrastructure on common ground to override any obsolete title burdens that prevent the delivery of net zero targets in existing flatted developments."
Asked by: Sarah Boyack, Lothian, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 14 January 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 28 January 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what role Transport Scotland will have in the delivery of Winchburgh train station."
Asked by: Sarah Boyack, Lothian, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 14 January 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 28 January 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what the agreed date is for the completion of Winchburgh train station."
Asked by: Sarah Boyack, Lothian, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 14 January 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 28 January 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government how much money it has allocated in the draft 2026-27 Scottish Budget towards building Winchburgh train station."
Asked by: Sarah Boyack, Lothian, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 14 January 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 28 January 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government how much money it has authorised to be spent from the Edinburgh and South East Scotland City Region Deal to build Winchburgh train station."
Asked by: Sarah Boyack, Lothian, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 14 January 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 21 January 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will introduce standards and regular public reporting on hospital discharges and the use of non-clinical spaces to deliver care."
Asked by: Sarah Boyack, Lothian, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 16 December 2025
Current Status: Answered by Gillian Martin on 13 January 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to maintain or increase its funding allocation to the Climate Justice Fund in its upcoming Budget."
Asked by: Sarah Boyack, Lothian, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 16 December 2025
Current Status: Answered by Gillian Martin on 13 January 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the alignment of its international development and climate justice programmes, including Climate Just Communities, with international commitments to increase climate adaptation finance made at COP30."
Asked by: Sarah Boyack, Lothian, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 16 December 2025
Current Status: Answered by Gillian Martin on 13 January 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to continue funding the Climate Just Communities programme beyond March 2026, and when it expects to make a decision on any future support."
Asked by: Sarah Boyack, Lothian, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 16 December 2025
Current Status: Answered by Gillian Martin on 13 January 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to mitigate any risk of disruption to projects funded by the Climate Justice Fund if current contracts conclude in March 2026 without further or replacement funding in place."